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## [Beginner help - home battery charge PID control loop](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/beginner-help-home-battery-charge-pid-control-loop/89364)

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**Author:** [@rthorntn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rthorntn)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [9 July 2024 08:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/beginner-help-home-battery-charge-pid-control-loop/89364 "2024-07-09T08:27:56Z")

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Hi, Please help me Obi-Wan! So I have a Frankenstein solar system, it's evolved into a nightmare but I've invested so much into it that have to keep it. I'm not math or programming minded (so Google searches haven't b…

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## [Status node: additional properties?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/status-node-additional-properties/89358)

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**Author:** [@nlecaude](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nlecaude)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [8 July 2024 21:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/status-node-additional-properties/89358 "2024-07-08T21:41:13Z")

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While upgrading from Node-RED 3.x to Node-RED 4.x we've stumbled upon an annoying issue: We were using a status node to track the connection state of a TCP request node but the status.text changed in Node-RED 4 and our …

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## [Dashboard-2-sqlserverDatabase-crud](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-sqlserverdatabase-crud/89188)

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**Author:** [@rafasimple](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rafasimple)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [8 July 2024 20:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-sqlserverdatabase-crud/89188 "2024-07-08T20:42:34Z")

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Hi Guys im trying to replicate the crud of sqlite https://flows.nodered.org/flow/ca8b64f1465f7246781315fdff6234c4 but with sql server db, this is the payload that i receive in the log, , and this is my flow flows.jso…

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## [Dashboard 2 CRUD node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-crud-node/89081)

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**Author:** [@Cyprien](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Cyprien)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [8 July 2024 19:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-crud-node/89081 "2024-07-08T19:17:26Z")

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Hello, I am very pleased to share with you a subflow that enables CRUD operations using Dashboard 2 and SQLite. Getting Started: Add a Dashboard 2 group Add an SQLite database (node-red-node-sqlite) Add a table…

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## [Mqtt Out node not getting connected](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-out-node-not-getting-connected/89359)

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**Author:** [@Gazala](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Gazala)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [8 July 2024 18:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-out-node-not-getting-connected/89359 "2024-07-08T18:38:55Z")

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Mqtt Out node not getting connected. The status below mqtt out node is connecting only & not connected(green colour box)

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## [Nodered v4.0.2 editor is not loading in docker](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-v4-0-2-editor-is-not-loading-in-docker/89346)

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**Author:** [@KarolisL](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/KarolisL)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [8 July 2024 18:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-v4-0-2-editor-is-not-loading-in-docker/89346 "2024-07-08T18:29:07Z")

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Cannot load NR editor after upgrading to NR v4.0.2 Everyhing works fine with this package.json { "name": "node-red-docker", "version": "3.1.11", "description": "Low-code programming for event-driven appl…

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## [2024 Install Attempt on Pi-Zero-W - some things have changed](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/2024-install-attempt-on-pi-zero-w-some-things-have-changed/89355)

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**Author:** [@HeneryH](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/HeneryH)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [8 July 2024 14:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/2024-install-attempt-on-pi-zero-w-some-things-have-changed/89355 "2024-07-08T14:36:18Z")

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First issue that I ran into was that Node js has been deprecated on the ARM6 Pi-Zero architecture. I found this post about installing the 'experimental' versions. Now when I run the node-red installer it seems to run …

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## [Node-Red Git Connection commit the wrong package.json](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-git-connection-commit-the-wrong-package-json/88674)

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**Author:** [@joshinger](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/joshinger)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [8 July 2024 13:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-git-connection-commit-the-wrong-package-json/88674 "2024-07-08T13:29:06Z")

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Hello Node-Red Community, I'm facing an issue. I connected a remote git and push my existing node-red project to it. The package.json in remote repo looks like: { "name": "Testprojekt", "description": "A Node…

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## [Imported flow being "cut"](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/imported-flow-being-cut/89347)

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**Author:** [@mrark](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mrark)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [8 July 2024 12:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/imported-flow-being-cut/89347 "2024-07-08T12:30:40Z")

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Hello everyone, I am experiencing what I think could be a weird bug. This is a screenshot from the main server node: here you can see the flow (which was imported from my node, since I don't do develop directly on t…

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## [Forward payload or replace it with own payload - depending on a condition?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/forward-payload-or-replace-it-with-own-payload-depending-on-a-condition/89345)

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**Author:** [@RK\_aus\_S](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/RK_aus_S)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [8 July 2024 10:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/forward-payload-or-replace-it-with-own-payload-depending-on-a-condition/89345 "2024-07-08T10:07:34Z")

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Hi I'm quite new with Node-RED, therefore, my question may seem a little stupid?: Initial situation: Node "A" sends a number payload every 1 minute Node "B" is a dashboard button which sends a boolen payload "true" o…

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## [Jsonata in function node-](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/jsonata-in-function-node/89335)

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**Author:** [@smanjunath211](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/smanjunath211)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [8 July 2024 08:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/jsonata-in-function-node/89335 "2024-07-08T08:27:12Z")

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I have many such mysql query outputs to assign to flow context, the change node becomes very big and difficult to manage, what is the equivalent to use jsonata in a function node ?

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## [Way to send full msg to other instance in other Team](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/way-to-send-full-msg-to-other-instance-in-other-team/89344)

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**Author:** [@SynoUser-NL](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SynoUser-NL)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [8 July 2024 07:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/way-to-send-full-msg-to-other-instance-in-other-team/89344 "2024-07-08T07:07:14Z")

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Hi, When runing NR under FlowFuse there is a perfect way for sending full msg's between instances that are in the same team using Project nodes. For sending msg's between instances that are not in the same team (but do…

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## [UIBUILDER v7 development - latest status](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-v7-development-latest-status/89338)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [8 July 2024 05:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-v7-development-latest-status/89338 "2024-07-08T05:22:47Z")

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Hi all, for anyone following along, UIBUILDER v7 is a couple of steps closer today. I just need to stop myself from adding any more great new features! :grinning: I'm supposed to be on the final test and bug-squashing r…

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## [Set blinking state for LED while door is closing](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/set-blinking-state-for-led-while-door-is-closing/89282)

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**Author:** [@delei](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/delei)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [8 July 2024 04:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/set-blinking-state-for-led-while-door-is-closing/89282 "2024-07-08T04:33:53Z")

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Hello I want to set the blinking state of a LED on a dashboard while the garagen door is closing / opening. I am using Meross nodes to get the state of the door (is closed, is opened, it is opening, it is closing). My …

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## [Need help sending base64 to myplantin.com api](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-help-sending-base64-to-myplantin-com-api/89245)

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**Author:** [@mikey](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mikey)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [7 July 2024 18:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-help-sending-base64-to-myplantin-com-api/89245 "2024-07-07T18:55:46Z")

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had an idea i could take a snapshot from camera ontop of plant and send it to myplantin.com , this would then diagnose if the plant has any issues and i could scrape the results and return them in node red. eventually cr…

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## [DB2 - how to set different color lines for multiple series](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/db2-how-to-set-different-color-lines-for-multiple-series/89299)

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**Author:** [@zenofmud](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/zenofmud)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [7 July 2024 13:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/db2-how-to-set-different-color-lines-for-multiple-series/89299 "2024-07-07T13:29:48Z")

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Lets say I want to have multiple series on the same chart (say temperature and humidity) I can't see in the documentation how to it. Is it possible?

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## [Pre-populating ui\_form](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pre-populating-ui-form/89329)

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**Author:** [@Bobo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Bobo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [7 July 2024 11:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pre-populating-ui-form/89329 "2024-07-07T11:27:38Z")

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In the D2 docs here Form ui-form | Node-RED Dashboard 2.0, an example is given on how to pre-populate a ui-form. Has this actually been implemented? No matter what I have tried I cannot get a form to populate with the gi…

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## [Dashboard 2 line chart confusion](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-line-chart-confusion/89326)

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**Author:** [@jbudd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jbudd)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [7 July 2024 11:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-line-chart-confusion/89326 "2024-07-07T11:22:46Z")

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This is a chart produced with a snippet of the sample chart flow from @joepavitt If I change the name of the sample data "time" field to "timestamp", "tim" or "anniversary" and change the chart node to match then…

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## [Troubleshooting Dashboard 2.0 using Vue.js devtools](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/troubleshooting-dashboard-2-0-using-vue-js-devtools/89325)

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**Author:** [@Vjagt](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Vjagt)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [6 July 2024 22:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/troubleshooting-dashboard-2-0-using-vue-js-devtools/89325 "2024-07-06T22:03:41Z")

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In trying to get a better understanding of issues I am troubleshooting in Dashboard 2.0 I have tried to install and use Vue.js devtools. When I try to use them I get Vue.js is detected on this page. Devtools inspection…

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## [Automate ceiling fans using temperature difference between sensors](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/automate-ceiling-fans-using-temperature-difference-between-sensors/54813)

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**Author:** [@connie](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/connie)\
**Replies:** 71\
**Last updated:** [6 July 2024 20:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/automate-ceiling-fans-using-temperature-difference-between-sensors/54813 "2024-07-06T20:52:41Z")

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I am an absolute newbie to NR, and have received help with flows from my son. My goal is to try and create a flow that will compare the temperature difference between two sensors and have my ceiling fans come on. I have …

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## [Flowfuse/node-red-dashboard removed all other nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flowfuse-node-red-dashboard-removed-all-other-nodes/89320)

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**Author:** [@n61ab](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/n61ab)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [6 July 2024 16:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flowfuse-node-red-dashboard-removed-all-other-nodes/89320 "2024-07-06T16:20:38Z")

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I installed, "flowfuse/node-red-dashboard". The install went well, but, the pallet manager shows all other nodes were removed. Is this expected? I can reinstall all of the nodes, but this does not seem right. Running…

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## [DB2: Dynamic background Image to body](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/db2-dynamic-background-image-to-body/89024)

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**Author:** [@xx\_Nexus\_xx](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/xx_Nexus_xx)\
**Replies:** 39\
**Last updated:** [6 July 2024 15:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/db2-dynamic-background-image-to-body/89024 "2024-07-06T15:43:52Z")

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Hi everyone I'm able to load a dynamic backgound image to a selected widget \<template\> \<div :style="{ backgroundImage: \`url(${this.myimage})\` }"\>\</div\> \</template\> \<script\> export default { data: () =\> ({ …

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## [UIBUILDER v7 progress - documentation updates](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-v7-progress-documentation-updates/88781)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [6 July 2024 14:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-v7-progress-documentation-updates/88781 "2024-07-06T14:06:38Z")

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Just to keep people informed on progress. I've done a fair bit of revamping of the documentation this time around. Each page now has a table of contents and the main menu has been simplified and made a bit clearer. I…

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## [Push-play image/video by DLNA to Kodi](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/push-play-image-video-by-dlna-to-kodi/89160)

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**Author:** [@GiovanniG](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/GiovanniG)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [6 July 2024 12:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/push-play-image-video-by-dlna-to-kodi/89160 "2024-07-06T12:44:34Z")

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Hi mates, I have few experience about this and I need kindly your help. I've Kodi running on two TV on the same LAN, I want to drive them separately using a particular time between medias and schedule contents during the…

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## [UIBUILDER: How to create and populate a table](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-how-to-create-and-populate-a-table/89317)

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**Author:** [@ChZeman](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ChZeman)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [6 July 2024 11:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-how-to-create-and-populate-a-table/89317 "2024-07-06T11:48:57Z")

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It's possible I'm missing something somewhere, but I'm having a lot of trouble understanding how to create and populate a table. You'll see a post on your Discord server in getting-started I made a few days ago.

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## [create a program that automatically scans cryptocurrency price differences between CEX and DEX exchanges](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-a-program-that-automatically-scans-cryptocurrency-price-differences-between-cex-and-dex-exchanges/89310)

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**Author:** [@Henrybluesky](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Henrybluesky)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [6 July 2024 11:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-a-program-that-automatically-scans-cryptocurrency-price-differences-between-cex-and-dex-exchanges/89310 "2024-07-06T11:34:19Z")

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I'm struggling and having trouble creating a program that automatically scans for price differences between CEX exchanges (such as: Binance, Bybit, Okx, Bitget.. etc.) and DEX exchanges ( such as: Uniswap, Sushiswap, Pa…

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## [FlowFuse 502 Bad Gateway](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flowfuse-502-bad-gateway/89301)

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**Author:** [@pvandendool](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pvandendool)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [6 July 2024 09:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flowfuse-502-bad-gateway/89301 "2024-07-06T09:04:07Z")

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I'm trying to run flowfuse local on docker. following the instruction: Docker install • FlowFuse Docs Only i get a error in the "flowforge-forge-1" container. node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1143 throw err; ^ …

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## [Install/Update script fails, 502 error](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/install-update-script-fails-502-error/89138)

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**Author:** [@impvan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/impvan)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [5 July 2024 21:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/install-update-script-fails-502-error/89138 "2024-07-05T21:19:33Z")

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Using the usual Pi update script: bash \<(curl -sL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/node-red/linux-installers/master/deb/update-nodejs-and-nodered) ...it fails at "Install new NodeJS" with curl: (22) The requested URL …

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## [How to drop msg.payload from specific topics?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-drop-msg-payload-from-specific-topics/88859)

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**Author:** [@daxliniere](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/daxliniere)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [5 July 2024 19:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-drop-msg-payload-from-specific-topics/88859 "2024-07-05T19:45:13Z")

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I have a function node that is receiving input from several nodes, each of which transmits on its own topic. The function checks if any of the payloads are true and then outputs true. Unfortunately it's also passing thro…

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## [Numeral entry in dashboard 2 slider](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/numeral-entry-in-dashboard-2-slider/89256)

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**Author:** [@jhoepffner](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jhoepffner)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [5 July 2024 19:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/numeral-entry-in-dashboard-2-slider/89256 "2024-07-05T19:43:22Z")

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Hello, I use node-red as UI for TouchDesigner project. It would be perfect with the possibility to enter a numerical value in the slider node as to move the thumb to the existing value, avoiding a jump when I move the …

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